In the article, ‘Bamboo with buildings’ by Ghavami and
Garcia (2017) stated that bamboo is a very essential and unique material in the
housing and infrastructure industry. They are used to replace the vast use of
steel and cement, as they is inexpensive and energy-saving; also mitigates
widespread damage and destruction caused by natural disasters like global
warming. Bamboo also facilitates in the housing of the world’s increasing
population. On the contrary, bamboo forests, which are easily accessible, play
an important role in managing water cycles, minimize soil erosion and eliminate
carbon from the atmosphere. This benefit farmers who can grow bamboo
plantations and use bamboo shoots as part of their daily life. However, bamboo
is very prone to attacks by insects and bacteria. According to Khatib and Nuonu
(2017), using linseed oil improves on the bond between bamboo and concrete.
This improves the chemical properties of bamboo and increased the widespread
use of bamboo towards technical, normative and cultural challenges.
Partner: Angela Hwee Sook Yee
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